Conditions
Stretch Marks
There are many causes of stretch marks, such as rapid weight gain, but they are mainly recognised as the battle scars of pregnancy, with between 75% and 90% of women developing stretch marks during this time. Stretch marks after pregnancy are the bane of most women’s lives. Because whilst men might think that their partner’s scarred stomach is a tapestry upon which the beautiful experience of childbirth has been embroidered; women will be ruing the fact that they’ve had to mothball their skimpy, summer two-piece. Stretch marks aren’t necessarily uncomfortable, but the affected areas can occasionally be itchy and sensitive. However, there are a number of creams and lotions available that, if used daily, can help to keep the skin supple, while the action of rubbing in the cream can encourage better circulation. Laser treatment can also help to fade the marks, but this isn’t available on the NHS and can be expensive.
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I have stretch marks on the top of my thighs my bum my breats and my waists i feel so embarrised to even look in the mirror ive tried every thing Bio oil didnt work for me or coca butter! i realy dont know what to do , i havnt gained weight or been pregnant the doctor said its because im growing , but i seem to get more everyday!? ..someone please help me :( thanks x
Hey, I'm almost 17 and I have stretch marks on my waist. They have been there for a while, I haven't rapidly put on weight and I haven't been pregnant. Can anyone help me because I want to bring my bikini out of hiding!
Hello , I am 13 years old and i have really bad stretch marks on my bottom .I am quite tanned so they stand out as they are white however the suroundings of the stretch marks have gone darker than my own skin I have no idea what to do about them , i have no self confidence anymore.I'm afriad to go to the beach or pool with a bikini or swiming costume what should i do to get the to go ? Help!! shirin
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I am a 15 year old girl and I have lines on the top of my breasts that are a shade lighter than the colour of my skin but show up very clearly. My cup size is 34FF, I don't think they are stretch marks because they aren't red or purple. I'm really embarssed about them because all my friends have "normal" looking breasts and I was wondering if there was anything I could do to get rid of them.
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I'm fifteen soon, for about a year i've had stretch marks on my bum. they aren't red anymore, as i used bio-oil which helped fade the redness, but they are white. I have pale skin and when i bend my leg they show really obviously. i'm going on holiday soon too; so i'll try tanning, its just the fact i don't want to show them. i'm so self concious about them, and won't take my clothes off near ANYONE. i just want them to go.
i checked this site again, but im now completely open about my flaws. ladies (and sometimes men) when you develop stretch marks, it seems like the end of the world, i just didnt want to show them to anyone. but its just not worth going through life worrying about your body. people won't care, they probably won't even remember. i know i'm only fifteen, but i told my boyfriend about my stretch marks, and he says that i'm still beautiful, and he loves all of me and my flaws. if people can't accept you for who you are, then its there fault. because no matter what you look like, we're all beautiful. some of you will read this, and completely ignore me, but once i told a friend she helped me through it, and now i love who i am and couldn't care less about anyone else. on holiday, i got my kit off and chilled in my bikini most of the time. its 100% normal and you shouldnt be embarrassed. love yourself.
Hello iv just turned 16 i have stretch marks on my waist a bit on my boobs and the inside of my thighs .. iv had them a long time now and iv tried Bio oil and that doesnt seem to be working maybe im not using it often i dont know will they ever go away? please help! .. thank you x
i am 14 yrs old and have stretch marks around both sides of my waist and on my boobs! really embarassed by them and dont like getting changed for p.e. what will help me.?
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Stretch makrs ago away from DRINKING alot of water it does help alot and it makes the colour go down but you will have to drink alot though but it does work.
I'm 18 and have severe stretch marks on my tighs and back of knees They old deep red and noticeable They are Affecting my life as all my friends wear skirts and I always wear jeans or leggings I'm not over weight and I have not had a child I've been offered a job abroad and recently denied as I feel ashamed about them :( I went to my doctors ad her response was that they are growing marks port I'm not a kid ad I know that most people have them bit not as read as mine. Please help Xx
Hi i have stretch marks too and recently i have been on holiday and i had to drink alot of water and now my stretch marks have gone but the scars are there but its white and its made me alot better next time their is a job comes up take it because the sun helps alot and because your drinking alot of water too.
I am 13 and have stretch marks on my breasts. They are pinky-red and quite visible. It makes me really concious. I can't wear low cut tops just incase they show. It has a huge effect on my confidence and most of the nce clothes are fairly low cut and im too embarressed to wear them. Please help. :S
I got stretch marks on my breasts and inner thighs at the same age. I thought I was dying! This was back in the 80's... and I didn't have anyone to talk to! However, they faded really quickly. I have worn what I want since the age of 16 and never been anything but complimented on my appearance. Yours will fade too. You are still very young and your body has a remarkable ability to cope with whatever is thrown at it. Never be scared.
TRhanks Tracey! :) x
I am the exact same. Bio-oil helps! everyone suggested that to me!
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